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❌ Two drivers also tested positive for drug-driving.
❌ One person was detected for disqualified driving.
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❌ One person was detected for disqualified driving.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
❌ Two drivers also tested positive for drug-driving.
❌ One person was detected for disqualified driving.
Read more: bit.ly/4lMniX7
❌ One person was detected for disqualified driving.
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❌ Sixty random breath tests were conducted, with a 21-year-old man from Ravenswood recording a reading more than two-times the legal limit (0.103)
August 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
❌ Sixty random breath tests were conducted, with a 21-year-old man from Ravenswood recording a reading more than two-times the legal limit (0.103)
❌ Police detected 38 speeding offences, including a driver 42km/h over the posted speed limit on Illawarra Road at Longford (122km/h in 80km/h zone) and a separate driver travelling 34km/h over the limit (144km/h in 110km/h zone) on the Midland Highway at Powranna.
August 25, 2025 at 5:12 AM
❌ Police detected 38 speeding offences, including a driver 42km/h over the posted speed limit on Illawarra Road at Longford (122km/h in 80km/h zone) and a separate driver travelling 34km/h over the limit (144km/h in 110km/h zone) on the Midland Highway at Powranna.
As police attempted to intercept the vehicle, they observed the driver throw a can from the driver’s side window across the road.
The vehicle was intercepted a short time later, and the man returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.058.
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The vehicle was intercepted a short time later, and the man returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.058.
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August 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
As police attempted to intercept the vehicle, they observed the driver throw a can from the driver’s side window across the road.
The vehicle was intercepted a short time later, and the man returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.058.
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The vehicle was intercepted a short time later, and the man returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.058.
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The man has been held in custody since his arrest at Prossers Forest Road, Ravenswood, on Wednesday night.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The man has been held in custody since his arrest at Prossers Forest Road, Ravenswood, on Wednesday night.
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The two men, aged 28 and 38, remain in custody while a third man questioned in relation to the incident last Friday morning (August 15) has been bailed to reappear in court in late November.
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August 20, 2025 at 4:43 AM
The two men, aged 28 and 38, remain in custody while a third man questioned in relation to the incident last Friday morning (August 15) has been bailed to reappear in court in late November.
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Please slow down, stay alert, and remember – the few seconds you think you might save by speeding are never worth the potential consequences.
August 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Please slow down, stay alert, and remember – the few seconds you think you might save by speeding are never worth the potential consequences.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or in unregistered vehicles, puts everyone at risk.
We will continue to take strong action to keep our roads safe.
We will continue to take strong action to keep our roads safe.
August 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or in unregistered vehicles, puts everyone at risk.
We will continue to take strong action to keep our roads safe.
We will continue to take strong action to keep our roads safe.
❌ A 48-year-old man from New Norfolk was caught driving a vehicle that had been unregistered for four years.
His licence was subjected to a suspension, and he will be summoned to appear in court at a later date.
His licence was subjected to a suspension, and he will be summoned to appear in court at a later date.
August 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
❌ A 48-year-old man from New Norfolk was caught driving a vehicle that had been unregistered for four years.
His licence was subjected to a suspension, and he will be summoned to appear in court at a later date.
His licence was subjected to a suspension, and he will be summoned to appear in court at a later date.
❌ A 19-year-old L-plater from the Huon Valley, who had previously been disqualified due to drug driving offences, returned a positive roadside drug test and was found in possession of drugs.
He was arrested and will face court proceedings.
He was arrested and will face court proceedings.
August 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
❌ A 19-year-old L-plater from the Huon Valley, who had previously been disqualified due to drug driving offences, returned a positive roadside drug test and was found in possession of drugs.
He was arrested and will face court proceedings.
He was arrested and will face court proceedings.
❌ A 54-year-old woman from Old Beach who had a young child in the car returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.072.
She was arrested at the scene, immediately disqualified from driving, and will appear in court at a later date.
She was arrested at the scene, immediately disqualified from driving, and will appear in court at a later date.
August 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
❌ A 54-year-old woman from Old Beach who had a young child in the car returned a breath alcohol reading of 0.072.
She was arrested at the scene, immediately disqualified from driving, and will appear in court at a later date.
She was arrested at the scene, immediately disqualified from driving, and will appear in court at a later date.
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Road safety focus continues in north-western Tasmania
Officers from Western Road Policing Services have continued their road safety blitz in north west Tasmania with 21 drivers issued with drink driving and other traffic infringements during a road safet...
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August 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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❌ Four drivers were charged with drink driving
❌ Six drivers returned positive results for driving with drugs in their system.
❌ Three drivers who were already disqualified from driving were charged after being caught behind the wheel.
❌ Eight drivers were caught speeding
❌ Six drivers returned positive results for driving with drugs in their system.
❌ Three drivers who were already disqualified from driving were charged after being caught behind the wheel.
❌ Eight drivers were caught speeding
August 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
❌ Four drivers were charged with drink driving
❌ Six drivers returned positive results for driving with drugs in their system.
❌ Three drivers who were already disqualified from driving were charged after being caught behind the wheel.
❌ Eight drivers were caught speeding
❌ Six drivers returned positive results for driving with drugs in their system.
❌ Three drivers who were already disqualified from driving were charged after being caught behind the wheel.
❌ Eight drivers were caught speeding
August 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Every unsecured or illegally held firearm represents a potential threat to community safety.
❌ Those charged are a 26-year-old North Motton man, a 66-year-old Sheffield man, a 37-year-old Burnie man, a 46-year-old Devonport man and a 32-year-old Rocherlea woman.
❌ Those charged are a 26-year-old North Motton man, a 66-year-old Sheffield man, a 37-year-old Burnie man, a 46-year-old Devonport man and a 32-year-old Rocherlea woman.
August 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Every unsecured or illegally held firearm represents a potential threat to community safety.
❌ Those charged are a 26-year-old North Motton man, a 66-year-old Sheffield man, a 37-year-old Burnie man, a 46-year-old Devonport man and a 32-year-old Rocherlea woman.
❌ Those charged are a 26-year-old North Motton man, a 66-year-old Sheffield man, a 37-year-old Burnie man, a 46-year-old Devonport man and a 32-year-old Rocherlea woman.